Lee Freedman

Horse trainer and Melbourne Cup winner

Lee Freedman - Horse trainer and Melbourne Cup winner
Born

August 12th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Born in 1956, a prominent figure in Australian horse racing, specializing in thoroughbred training. Established a highly successful training career, leading to numerous victories in major racing events. Particularly associated with the Melbourne Cup, a significant race on the Australian calendar. Developed a reputation for training horses that excelled at top level competitions and contributed to the sport's growth in Australia.

Trained the 1995 Melbourne Cup winner, Makybe Diva

Won multiple championships across various racing seasons

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